I. Course Title: Professional Practice in the Applied Forensic Sciences
II. Course Number: FOSC 330
III. Credit Hours: 2 credits
IV. Prerequisites: FOSC 301 or permission of the instructor
V. Course Description:
This course provides an overview of current professional practice in the forensic
sciences within the current medicolegal system. Students will learn best professional
practices in the applied forensic sciences, including how a forensic laboratory operates
and how scientific experts work professionally in it. Topics examined include forensic
science laboratory management, oversight, instrumentation, accreditation, quality
assurance, peer review, report writing, and court testimony. Forensic scientist education,
employment, career development, certification, and ethical conduct and standards are
also discussed. Students will also develop and apply their own project to forensic
science practice.
Note(s): Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning designated course.
Review and Approval
August 2020
March 01, 2021